Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Utah JazzJazz
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 40 | 27 | 28 | 120 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 29 | 37 | 23 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves snuck past the Jazz 120-116. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Jazz · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.